Women of achievement

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

U.S. Supreme Court justice
Presents the life and accomplishments of the second woman justice named to the United States Supreme Court.

Sandra Day O'Connor

U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Biography of Sandra Day O'Connor, who challenged gender stereotypes by becoming the first female majority leader in the Arizona State Senate, and then the first female associate justice on the United States Supreme Court.

Diana, Princess of Wales

humanitarian
Biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, who rose above personal difficulties to become a noted champion of humanitarian causes.

Georgia O'Keeffe

Presents the life and work of American painter Georgia O'Keeffe.

Venus and Serena Williams

athletes
Chronicles the lives and careers of sisters and professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.

Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady
Describes the life of the former First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Susan B. Anthony

Activist
A biography of Susan B. Anthony, a women who worked to bring equality to women and African Americans.

Tyra Banks

model and talk show host
Presents model and talk show host Tyra Banks focusing on her childhood, family, modeling school, and her television show. Is accompanied by colorful photographs.

Barbara Walters

television host and producer
A biography of the television journalist who helped reshape the role of women in television news.

Abigail Adams

First Lady
Describes the life of Abigail Adams and her successful fulfillment of such roles as wife, mother, teacher, correspondent, and First Lady.

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